Herbal remedies for menopause

The onset of menopause is often accompanied by unpleasant and even painful sensations. Hot flashes, nervousness and headaches are just some of the symptoms of this period. Moreover, the signs of menopause continue for quite a long time - about five years, and cause a lot of discomfort to women. Therefore, the question often arises: is it possible to correct the course of the climacteric period, and how to do it most safely? For example, are there natural herbal remedies for menopause?

Herbal preparations will help to cope with the main symptoms of menopause. The main components of such medicines are phytoestrogens, which are natural analogues of female hormones.

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Indications herbal remedies for menopause

Herbal preparations can be started after the first symptoms of menopause appear or as a preventive measure against menopause for women over 45, with vegetative-vascular disorders in the menopausal, premenopausal and postmenopausal periods. Signs of aging of the female body and menopause are:

1. Tides.
2. Increased body temperature during hot flashes.
3. Nocturnal hyperdriasis.
4. Disruption or cessation of the menstrual cycle.
5. Increased dryness of the vaginal walls.
6. Changeable mood.
7. Bad dream.
8. Deterioration of the appearance of hair and nails.
9. Osteoporosis.
10. Heart disease.
11. Decreased sexual desire.
12. Weight gain.
13. Problems with urination.
14. Constant headaches.
15. Memory gaps.

After 45, every woman should start menopause prevention, regardless of whether she has such symptoms or not. Please note that herbal remedies for menopause can only be recommended by your doctor. Do not try to carry out therapy on your own.

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Release form

Some herbal preparations for menopause are positioned in the pharmacy network as medicines, and some as food biologically active supplements. They can be produced both in the form of tablets and capsules. Another form of release is also common - drops. Most often, such herbal preparations for menopause as homeopathic remedies and tinctures of various plants (red brush, orthilia secunda, etc.) are presented as drops.

Names of herbal remedies for menopause

Herbal preparations that help with menopause include:

• Klimadinon and Qi Klim are herbal remedies based on an extract from the black cohosh plant.
• Etrovel – tablets with a more complex composition, represented by an extract from the rhizome of black cohosh, nettle, wild yam rhizome, soy isoflavones, vitamins and amino acids.
• Remens - contains extract from the plant black cohosh, lachesis and extract of Canadian sanguinaria. A similar composition can be found in another similar drug - Klimaksan.
• Kliofit is a herbal preparation with general tonic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The action of Kliofit is due to the properties of its active ingredients - anise seeds, hawthorn fruits, coriander, caraway, rose hips, fireweed rhizome, motherwort, yarrow, succession grass, plantain leaves and peppermint, calendula, chamomile flowers, licorice leaves, eleutherococcus, hop cones, chaga mushroom, pine seeds and natural honey.
• Feminal is a drug obtained from red clover. Clover is widely known for its antitoxic, bactericidal and analgesic properties.
• Inoklim is a biologically active supplement based on soy extract. This herbal preparation helps to get rid of dizziness, mood swings and apathy during menopause.

The most popular herbal remedies for menopause are the following.

Estrovel. A medicine based on active components: black cohosh extract, soy extract, wild yam extract, nettle leaf extract, vitamin E, folic acid, L-phenylalanine. Due to this composition, the drug helps to alleviate hormonal imbalance in the female body, reduce headaches, muscle tension, improve metabolism in bone tissue, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

For the prevention and treatment of menopause, it is recommended to take 1 tablet 1-2 times a day. Take with food. Continue taking for at least two months to get an effective result.

If the patient has been diagnosed with an allergy to the components of the drug, taking Estrovel is prohibited.

Klimadinon. A medicine based on active components: liquid extract of black cohosh and mint oil. It has estrogen-like properties. It has a sedative effect on the female body.

It is recommended to take 1 tablet 2 times a day (or 30 drops 2 times a day if you use another form of the drug). The duration of the course can only be determined by the attending physician, but for a positive result the medicine must be taken for at least 2 weeks.

If the patient has been diagnosed with an estrogen-dependent tumor, sensitivity to the components of the drug, alcoholism or lactose intolerance, taking Klimadinon is prohibited. The use of this drug can cause the development of epigastric pain, allergies, and weight gain.

Feminal. Dietary supplement based on active components: red clover extract, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. The drug helps to replenish the lack of estrogens in the female body during menopause, thereby significantly reducing the symptoms of menopause.

It is recommended to take 1 tablet 1 time per day with a sufficient amount of liquid. The dietary supplement should be taken for at least 1 month, but if necessary, the attending physician may increase the duration of therapy or prescribe another course.

If the patient has been diagnosed with an allergy to red clover extract, taking Feminal is contraindicated.

Femivell. A medicine based on active components: soy proteins, soy extract, red clover extract and vitamin E. Due to this composition, the drug improves the general condition of a woman during menopause, relieves irritability, high blood pressure, sweating and swelling.

It is recommended to take 1 tablet of the drug once a day. The duration of therapy is at least 1 month. The attending physician may increase the dosage or duration of treatment if necessary.

If you are allergic to one of the components of the drug, Femivell is contraindicated during menopause. In rare cases, this drug can cause allergic reactions.

Tsi-Klim. A medicine based on the active component of dried black cohosh extract. It has estrogen-like properties and helps to cope with the main symptoms of menopause. It has a sedative effect.

It is recommended to take the drug Qi-Klim 1 tablet 2 times a day. Do not chew, drink with a sufficient amount of liquid. It is best to take it at the same time every day. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.

If the patient has been diagnosed with epilepsy, liver dysfunction, brain injury or disease, Qi-Klim should be taken with caution. In rare cases, the tablets may cause allergic reactions.

Remens. A medicine based on active components: extract of black cohosh, pilocarpus, extract of Canadian sanguinaria, venom of the surucucu snake, secretion of the cuttlefish gland. A homeopathic medicine that helps to relieve the symptoms of menopause, relieve irritability, vegetative signs of menopause, depression.

It is recommended to take 1 tablet (10 drops) of the drug 3 times a day. To obtain a positive result, it is necessary to take Remens for up to 6 months. If you need to repeat the treatment, you can do this only after a month's break.

In very rare cases, Remens may cause increased salivation. If you experience other side effects, you should immediately contact a specialist.

Lefem. A medicine based on the active component of soy isoflavones. These substances are natural analogues of the female hormone estrogen, the amount of which is significantly reduced during menopause. Thanks to this drug, irritability is reduced, the number of hot flashes is reduced, and sleep is improved.

It is recommended to take the drug 1-2 tablets 2 times a day. It is best to take Lefem daily at the same time. Take with food, drinking plenty of liquid. The duration of treatment is 6-12 months.

If you are intolerant to soy, soybean oil or peanuts, do not take this product. In some cases, the product causes allergies and vaginal discharge (may even be bloody).

Tribestan. A medicine based on the active component of the dried Tribulus terrestris extract. Due to this, the drug has a general strengthening effect.

During menopause, it is recommended to take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day. The attending physician determines the course of therapy and dosage of the drug.

If the patient has been diagnosed with a tendency to bleeding, intolerance to the main component of the drug, taking the drug Tribestan is contraindicated. When using this drug, allergies, nausea, and vomiting may occur.

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Herbal hormonal preparations for menopause

If you are looking for an effective drug for menopause, doctors recommend paying attention to hormonal agents of plant origin. This method in medicine is called hormone replacement therapy. It is based on the use of natural analogues of female hormones, estrogens, the amount of which is significantly reduced during menopause.

The use of hormone replacement therapy allows not only to maintain the amount of progesterone and estrogen in a normal amount, but also to significantly improve the condition of a woman after 45 years: to reduce the number of hot flashes, mood swings, depression. Daily use of hormonal herbal preparations helps to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, maintain the normal condition of the vagina.

Despite the fact that hormonal therapy is quite effective during menopause, doctors try to prescribe it with caution. This is explained by the large number of contraindications and side effects. First of all, long-term use of hormonal agents increases the risk of developing breast cancer.

The most popular herbal hormonal drugs for menopause are: Remens, Klimen, Klimonorm, Trisequens.

Red clover preparations for menopause

Red clover has diuretic, antiseptic, astringent and expectorant properties. Red clover extract is a natural phytoestrogen, so it is often used as the main component of herbal preparations for menopause:

1. It helps improve sleep and reduce mood swings.
2. Red clover normalizes female sexual function.
3. Has a beneficial effect on hair and nails.
4. Improves skin condition.

Today, you can buy a huge number of drugs based on red clover: Estrovel, Klimadinon, Feminal, Femivell, Femikaps, Remens, Qi-Klim, Ladies Formula-Menopause. Remember that these drugs can only be used after consultation with your doctor.

Oregano preparations for menopause

In order to improve a woman's condition during menopause, various medicinal herbs can be used. Among them, oregano or motherwort stands out. This is explained by the fact that this plant contains phytoestrogens, as well as chromium, potassium, and molybdenum. This medicinal plant is a perennial herb and has a rather pleasant aroma.

Oregano has long been used in medicine. But the most popular medicinal preparations with this plant are remedies for the first signs of menopause. With its help, the strength and frequency of hot flashes decreases, sleep improves, the nervous system is restored, and mental stress is relieved. The most popular natural preparations with oregano in the composition are: Alteson, Angelique.

Soy-based preparations for menopause

Soy and soy products are used quite often in the treatment of menopause today. This is explained by the fact that they contain phytoestrogens. It has been established that soy isoflavones have a positive effect on reducing the number of hot flashes during menopause. In addition, they have an antithrombotic effect.

Soy preparations help women over 45 increase bone mineral density, which reduces the risk of osteoporosis during menopause. Soy isoflavones also contain a component called gynestein, which has an antioxidant effect.

The most popular herbal preparations with soy isoflavones are Inoklim and Lefem.

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Pharmacodynamics

Herbal preparations for menopause can help women eliminate some vegetative-vascular disorders, such as hot flashes, excessive sweating, nervousness, mood swings, sleep disorders, etc. Such disorders develop as a result of suppression of the production of pituitary hormones, which in turn affects the production of LH - luteinizing hormone. The listed substances are necessary, among other things, to normalize the work of the thermoregulatory centers of the brain. Such reactions are also represented by the participation of other mediators - for example, adrenaline and serotonin.

Until now, the therapy of choice in such cases has been hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and gestagen-containing medications. However, such drugs, despite their unconditional effectiveness, have a large number of side effects. In addition, it has been proven that hormone therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, thrombosis, strokes and cardiovascular pathologies.

For this reason, scientists began to actively search for new drugs based not on direct hormonal action, but on the influence of plants on the course of the climacteric process.

Herbal preparations for alleviating the symptoms of menopause are currently represented by a fairly diverse composition: it can be soy, clover, black cohosh, cimicifuga racemosa. The action of such components is explained by the presence of phytoestrogens in plants, as well as substances that change the sensitivity of estrogen receptors.

Let us consider the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of herbal preparations for menopause using the drug "Klimadinon" as an example.

This herbal medicine is prescribed for the treatment of climacteric syndrome. It has estrogen-like properties. Klimadinon also has a sedative effect, so it has a beneficial effect on the nervous system of women after 45 years.

By taking this herbal preparation, a woman can completely get rid of the main symptoms of menopause. Please note that any medications can only be taken after consultation with your doctor. The therapeutic effect of Klimadinon usually occurs two weeks after the start of treatment.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetic properties of herbal preparations in menopause have not been studied because when conducting clinical studies of herbal components, additional isolated testing of the kinetic parameters of each component separately is not mandatory.

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Dosing and administration

As a rule, the effect of taking herbal preparations during menopause develops gradually: over several days or even weeks. For this reason, treatment with herbal preparations is usually quite long - at least 1-2 months in a row.

The daily amount of medication and its dosage depend on each individual drug. In addition, the dosage of some herbal preparations can be adjusted depending on the patient's well-being.

It is not recommended to take any herbal remedy without a doctor's supervision for more than 3 months.

Before starting treatment, it is important to carefully read the instructions and dosage of the medication.

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Contraindications

As with any medication, herbal preparations for menopause have their own contraindications. Thus, herbal preparations are not prescribed for the following conditions:

1. Intolerance to the active components of the drug.
2. Lactose intolerance.
3. Alcohol dependence (for some forms of drugs).
4. Estrogen-dependent tumors.
5. Tendency to bleed.
6. Improper functioning of the liver.
7. Epilepsy.
8. Brain diseases, brain injuries.

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Side effects herbal remedies for menopause

In the event that the herbal preparation taken during menopause has caused such unexpected reactions as general deterioration of health, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin, change in urine color, dyspepsia, then you should definitely consult a doctor. Such signs may indicate the presence of internal intoxication and deterioration of liver and kidney function.

Herbal preparations during menopause can cause the development of allergic processes and fluctuations in body weight.

Other symptoms are also found less frequently, the frequency of which is very insignificant:

1. Allergic reactions.
2. Increased salivation.
3. Minor vaginal discharge (may contain blood).
4. Nausea.
5. Epigastric pain.

If you experience any suspicious symptoms, or if you experience vaginal bleeding, you should seek medical attention immediately.

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Overdose

As a rule, the concentration of herbal components in drugs for the treatment of menopause is not too high, so toxic and other undesirable manifestations occur extremely rarely, even in the case of an overdose of one or another drug.

It is generally accepted that poisoning with herbal preparations during menopause is impossible. However, one should not exceed the therapeutic dosages recommended by the doctor.

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Interactions with other drugs

When taking herbal preparations during menopause in combination with hormone replacement therapy, it is possible to enhance the effect of all medications used. In this case, both the estrogenic and sedative effects are enhanced.

No interactions with other drug groups have been found. However, it is recommended to maintain a 20-minute break between taking different drugs and herbal preparations during menopause.

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Storage conditions

Herbal preparations used during menopause are recommended to be stored in tightly sealed bottles or in factory packaging, at normal room temperature, or in the refrigerator. Herbal products should not be frozen.

Store herbal remedies for menopause symptoms in a dry and dark place, which is completely protected from small children. The air temperature should not exceed +25 degrees.

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Shelf life

The shelf life is up to three years. It is usually indicated on the packaging of the medicine and can be duplicated on the label. It is not recommended to take any medicine after its expiration date.

Herbal remedies and plant preparations are used quite widely during menopause: such medications are very popular both with doctors and with women themselves. However, despite the relative safety of such drugs, they should be taken after consultation with a doctor.

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